With warmer temperatures already making themselves at home here in the Bay Area, you’ve probably already finished your spring cleaning. But did you remember to do everything?
If you’re looking for a truly fresh start this spring, a home energy assessment will help get you there.
What is a Home Energy Assessment?
Just like you go to a doctor for an annual check-up, your home needs to be checked out from time to time, especially if you have an inkling that something might be wrong. A home energy assessment is essentially a check-up for your home to determine how it’s performing.All of the systems in your home must work together for it to function properly, and if something isn’t doing its job that can have a great influence on your energy bills, your comfort, and your health. During an assessment, an expert home performance auditor will review each system and analyze what could be improved.
Following a thorough assessment, you’ll be presented with a solution to help improve your home’s energy efficiency, comfort levels, and indoor air quality. Often, this includes recommended upgrades like improving air sealing and insulation, considering energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and increasing ventilation or installing an air purifier.
Indoor Air Quality & Air Loss
Although the results of an energy assessment can help you improve your home’s energy efficiency for reduced energy bills and improved comfort, it can also enhance your home’s health. Unfortunately, poor indoor air quality is all too common. With various pollutants, allergens, and contaminants floating around, it can be hard to stay healthy especially if you or someone in your household suffers from asthma or allergies.
Fortunately, with an energy assessment, you’ll be provided with insight into how to tackle these problems. Often air sealing is an important first step. Measures for moisture control should also be taken, including installing a vapor barrier. Finally, depending on your unique needs, a mechanical ventilation or air purification system will continue to keep your home’s air healthy for you and your family.
Improved Home Health with a Hassler Energy Assessment
Our team at Hassler has been helping homeowners throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin County and beyond improve their homes. With a spring energy assessment, you’ll be able to ensure your home is healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable for the long-term.
